Wake County
Government AdministrationNorth Carolina, United States1001-5000 Employees
Wake County Government administers a broad set of public services for residents and municipalities, ranging from tax collection and library services to parks management, planning and permitting, health and human services, and public safety. It is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners. The county is based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and is the state's most populous jurisdiction, encompassing Raleigh and 11 other municipalities. Wake County combines urban and rural areas, offering a variety of living environments within a single county. Operating within the government administration sector, the county provides essential services to residents and partner jurisdictions. In December 2024, Wake County launched a Behavioral Health Department to address local mental health and substance-use challenges.